Highlights of India Today Hindi 30th June 2021, issue: 

Cover Story: Long Covid

Covid Ka Lamba Saya

Doctors warn of the dangers of a lingering post-Covid syndrome that puts patients at risk long after the virus has left their body

Upfront: West Bengal

Khamosh! Khel Jari Hai

BJP leaders were rejoicing over news that the Congress’s Jitin Prasada was joining their ranks, seemingly oblivious of a similar crisis unfolding in their own party in West Bengal, where national vice-president Mukul Roy was returning to the Trinamool Congress (TMC), with son Subhrangshu in tow.

Upfront: Opposition

Naye Morche Ka Tilism

Opposition parties begins to form third front to challenge the PM Narendra Modi led BJP government in upcoming polls and Loksabha elections 2024. Grand victory of TMC in W.Bengal gives hope for third front. Mamta Banarjee, Sharad Pawar and Prashant Kishore cultivating the possibilities of this political option.

Upfront: Dalit Voter

Punjab Me Sabhi Dalen Dora

On June 12, Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) chief Sukhbir Badal announced the revival of his party’s old alliance with Mayawati’s Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP). The announcement came on the heels of a promise that if it were voted to power, the SAD would pick a Dalit deputy chief minister. This fueled a new type of dalit politics in the state.

Upfront: CAA

Alpsankhyak Report

Centre issued a notification stating that collectors in 13 districts across Gujarat, Chhattisgarh, Rajasthan, Haryana and Punjab and home secretaries of Punjab and Haryana, have been given the power to grant citizenship to immigrants from any one of six minority religious communities in Afghanistan, Bangladesh and Pakistan. This could benefit at least 30,000 legal non-Muslim immigrants living in India.

Arthat

Sabut Bacha Na Koy

Indians bearing more tax burden then corporate despite of decreasing income. Government gives very little but it take more in the form of tax.

Special Report

Har Koe Chahe Brahman Voter

In the wake of Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections Brahmin voters are now in focus. Every political party want to take their support. BJP is in fear of losing support of Brahmins, making special efforts to attract this cast.

Special Report: Artillery

South Block Ke Bhitar Top Par Jung

The Indian army’s urgent demand for guns has increased the pressure on the government’s Aatmanirbhar Bharat policy.

Bureaucracy

Aham Sawal Auchitya Ka

Adhering to norms and protocols is the only way civil servants can protect themselves from political pressures

Nation: Jammu Kashmir

Umeed Ki Nayee Roshni

 There is new hope of beginning political process emerging in Jammu Kashmir. Though Congress had exited from Gupkar Alliance, they are still working to resume the main stream politics.

Nation: AIADMK

Trikoniya Kheenchtan

After losing assembly elections AIADMK is facing severe in fight between leaders. Close aid of ex CM late J. Jayalalita, Shashikala also claimed that she is integral part of the party. Two ex CMs Palaniswami and Pannirselvam also fighting to control the party.

Special Report: Yadadri Mandir

Astha Ka Naya Sthan

KCR’s extravagant bid to outdo the Tirumala shrine, in a grand display of competitive religiosity, will cost the state Rs 1,800 crore.